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#524 of 967 schools in NE
North Ward Elementary School
Elementary School · Sidney Public Schools · Sidney, NE
A Sidney Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1101 21ST AVE, Sidney, NE 69162
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Ward Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Ward Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sidney), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,147
Median home value
$140,400
Median rent
$914/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69162; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sidney Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Ward Elementary School is listed in SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Ward Elementary School
North Ward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sidney, NE, part of Sidney Public Schools, serving approximately 161 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #524 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Ward Elementary School
What grades does North Ward Elementary School serve?
North Ward Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend North Ward Elementary School?
North Ward Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ward Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Ward Elementary School rank in NE?
North Ward Elementary School ranks #524 of 967 schools in NE.
What is North Ward Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Ward Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Ward Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Ward Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Ward Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Ward Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Ward Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Ward Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Ward Elementary School?
56.5% of students at North Ward Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Cheyenne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.2%
- Phone
- (308) 254-5855
- Area population (ZIP 69162)
- 7,169
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 69162; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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